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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Dan Johnson II
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I think I'd start with Christopher Shores Trilogy. I have Volume II "Bloody Shambles" and Volume III "Air War for Burma". About as detailed as you are going to get.

II covers the fall of Burma in 41-42 and III covers the fight from 42-45
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The first full WWII book I ever read as a kid was "30 seconds over Tokyo" by Ted W.Lawson.Its a great book and is about a great,scary mission and the preparation for it.We here I'm sure have all seen the movie,but the book (like most movies based on a book) is better.He was terribly injured in the crash landing and only lived due to the actions and sacrifices of many Chinese citizens.Early CBI.a great book

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'Air Commandos against Japan : Allied special operations in World War II Burma' (Y’Blood, William T.)

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I cant imagine what it was like flying the hump into china.we all glorify the fighter pilots,bomber pilots and gunners and basically ignore the poor guys flying cargo so the bombers and fighters could grab the glory.I'm sure that on a sunny day,you can see the sparkle of sunlight reflecting off all of the aluminium scattered all along the Himalaya's


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